lucrine

/ˈluːkrɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from lucrine shells, especially those of a type of clam used for making pearls

“The lucrine pearls were highly prized for their beauty and rarity.”

2. noun

a type of clam or other mollusk that produces lucrine pearls

“The lucrine is a species of clam found in the ocean’s shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • mother-of-pearl
  • pearl-bearing

Antonyms

  • barren
  • infertile